Battlefield 3 Details Leaked?

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According to a leaked .pdf file here is a list of what to expect:

• Release in late 2008
• Powered by “Frostbite DX”
• Set in year modern day (just like BF2)
• Will ship with 8 maps, each supporting up to 40-players per team

• Two playable factions, NATO and MEC (Middle Eastern Coalition)

• Same “ticket-based” gameplay style as before.

• Maps are mostly urban, based in Middle East

• Squads and Commanders are present, introduced are Battalions” which consist of three to four squads.

• Five playable classes; Sniper, Assault, Engineer, Medic and Support

• Will feature 48 different vehicles (24 for each faction)

• Will feature 34 different weapons (17 for each faction) and another 22 unlocks (for both factions), in total 56 different weapons.

• Other unlocks include different types of ammunition, body armor, helmets, camouflage and accessories.

• Possible public beta in “Summer 2008″

• Online stats tracking, awards and “real world ranks”

• Soldier” feature, looks like MMO-styled characters and avatars

• Ranked servers will be available for resellers weeks before the game ships (for testing, apparently)

• In-game replay and recording feature

• VoIP, friends list, in-game IM-client and “extensive clan support”

• Built-in auto software updater (No more patches)

• Windows Vista and OS X (No XP Version)

• Announcement and teaser trailer in January 2008.

Nothing has been confirmed by EA or DICE yet however so expect more news over next few months.

Article Can Be Read Here: Battlefield 3 Details Leaked? - GameSpot